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SB 1723

SB 1723 - Current law requires excursion gambling boats to pay an admission fee of $2 for each person embarking on the boat, with one dollar deposited in the Gaming Commission Fund and one dollar paid to the home dock city or county. This act increases the fee to $5, and requires one dollar to be remitted to the Missouri Department of Mental Health for services for people with developmental disabilities, as described in the act, and two dollars to be paid to the Veterans Commission Capital Improvement Trust Fund. (Section 313.820) Additionally, current law imposes a tax of 21% on adjusted gross receipts received by excursion gambling boats from gambling games. This act increases such rate of tax to 34% and allows home dock cities and counties to enter into agreements to share revenue obtained from the excursion gambling boats' portion of adjusted gross receipts. (Section 313.822) JOSH NORBERG

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Justin Brown

SB 1723 modifies Missouri's excursion gambling boat regulations, though specific changes remain unclear pending detailed bill text review.

Second Read and Referred S Select Committee on Gaming Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 1723

Legislative bill overview

SB 1723 modifies existing regulations governing excursion gambling boats in Missouri, though the specific regulatory changes are not detailed in the available information. The bill appears to adjust the legal framework under which these floating casinos operate within state waters.

Why is this important

Excursion gambling boats represent a significant revenue source for Missouri municipalities and the state through licensing fees and tax contributions. Changes to their operating provisions could affect job creation, local tax revenue, and the competitive landscape of the gaming industry across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory scope unclear - Without knowing the specific modifications, stakeholders cannot assess whether changes favor operators, increase consumer protections, or alter licensing requirements
  • Municipal revenue impacts - Cities with existing gambling boat operations may face uncertainty about how changes affect their tax bases and economic agreements
  • Gaming expansion concerns - Depending on modifications, the bill could either expand gambling access (raising concerns among anti-gambling advocates) or restrict it (creating industry opposition)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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